During the process of fish feed pellets production, it is vital that fish feed extruder can produce pellets normally and safely because pellet preparation totally depends on the pellet making machine. As one of the primary key equipment for feed enterprises or fish farmers, the good running of fish feed extruder pelleting machine directly influences economic benefits of feed plants. However, in the actual production, it is not difficult that the extruder is blocked before products expelled from die hole, causing the common pelletizer blocking phenomenon.

Inappropriate gap of the extruder screw and puffing chamber: In the process of extruding, raw materials are transported from feeding hole to the whole extruder chamber via screw, so the clearance between the extruder screw and puffing chamber is very important for fish feed making.

The influence of steamIn general, the major elements of the most ideal production condition in the producing process of pellet fish feed contain the suitable raw material and water content, the excellent steam in quality, and the sufficient hardening and tempering time. Using dry saturated steam for granulation properly can help to efficiently increase the yield of fish feed extruder and improve the quality of fish feed pellets at the same time.

The effect of temperingAs is well known, for pellet feed meeting the competitive demands of market, suppliers must make sure the quality of fish feed pellets are excellent. Before pelleting, the tempering effect of materials is of great concern because it directly affects the production capacity and pellet quality of fish feed extruder machine. Especially, the stability in water of special-type aqua feed is also an important index, if materials cannot get enough tempering and ripening before pelleting, then the index of water stability would be hard to guarantee.

Choosing tempering equipment in line with the technical requirements can make materials fully stirring and mixing with steam within conditioner, achieving the effect of softening materials and pasting starch, beneficial to powder compacting and shaping and producing the products up to standard. The conditioner should have heat preservation, heating and moistening function for a long time, which can make sure materials fully meet the tempering requirements, improving the surface appearance and inner quality of pellet feed, and enhancing the feed stability in water.]]>Dry Type Fish Feed Machine | Floating fish feed pellet millhttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/2292/dry-type-fish-feed-machine-floating-fish-feed-pellet-mill
Mon, 24 Apr 2017 02:07:00 +0000fishfeedmachine2292@/discussions/discussionsAdvantages of Dry Type Fish Feed Machine1. This fish food extruder is widely used for producing floating feed pellets of all kinds of aquatic animal.2. Advanced technology and humanized design ensures easy operation and reliable performance.3. High efficiency, low power consumption4. Screw sleeve of this small fish food extruder adopts enchase alloy steel strip structure, which guarantees long service life.5. Different moulds can be chosen to make pellets with different diameters and shapes.6. Feed pellets dia. Is 0.9-15mm.

Parameters of Dry type Fish Feed MachineModel: AMS-DGP50Capacity: 0.06-0.08t/hMain power: 11kwFeeding power: 0.4kwScrew diameter : φ50mmCutting power : 0.4kw]]>Fish Feed Extrusion Process with Extruder Machinehttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/2291/fish-feed-extrusion-process-with-extruder-machine
Sat, 22 Apr 2017 01:58:49 +0000fishfeedmachinery2291@/discussions/discussionsCommercial fish feed extrusion process refers to cook the mixture of feed ingredients under high temperature, moisture and high pressure by means of fish feed extruder within short time, whereby the high temperature is a direct result of friction(dry extrusion) or preconditioning and steam injection (wet extrusion). As a technological treatment, extrusion can make it possible to process a variety of fish feed ingredients, such as soybean, corn, rice, peas and raw materials with high water content. According to the moisture content of raw materials treatment, fish feed extrusion process can be divided into two types - dry type extrusion and wet type extrusion.

Currently, the main extrusion equipment applied in aquatic feed production is single screw fish feed extruder which is also divided into dry type fish feed extruder and wet type fish feed extruder machine. With different parameters and feed formulation, fish farmers and feed plants can make floating, sinking and slow-sinking feed with high quality and nutrition so as to adapt for diverse ingestion requirements of various aquatic animals. Adopting alloy steel as material, FANWAY dry type fish feed extruder has been widely used in small-scale and medium-scale fish farm or feed plants to produce aqua feed and also dog/cat pet feed in virtue of its simple structure and low noise. Other than dry type, the wet type fish feed extruder machine is equipped with a boiler that can add vapor constantly into chamber when extruding feed ingredients, which makes it widely applied to produce floating fish feed pellets for fish farm, aquaculture and even poultry farms.

The basic function of fish feed produced through extrusion process is to kill the germ, mycete and fungus in feed ingredients, improve the hygienic quality and provide safe fodder for fish and other aquatic animals. In addition, with longer and easier storage period, fish feed via extrusion process, including floating, sinking and slow sinking types, also can satisfy different demands of aquatic animals with various ingestion habits. All in all, extruded fish feed has gained great popularity among fish farms and other aquaculture industry around the world.]]>Fish Feed Processing Plant | Fish Feed Production Linehttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/2290/fish-feed-processing-plant-fish-feed-production-line
Fri, 21 Apr 2017 03:27:31 +0000fishfeedmachine2290@/discussions/discussionsRelated Machines of Fish Feed ProcessingFeed grinder - Feed mixer - Fish feed extruder - Pellets dryer - Automatic weighing and packing machine

Advantages of Fish Feed Production Line1. Advanced technology, high capacity and low energy consumption.2. The feed pellet line occupies less floor space and needs low investment in construction work. The modular structure is convenient for assembly and disassembly, facilitating the shipment and installation.3. PLC controlled, alarm device is available. The operation is simple and convenient.4. Wide applicable scope: The plant can produce both floating and slow-sinking fish feed, applicable for fish farm holders and fish feed manufacturers.]]>Aquafeed Processing Technology and Equipmenthttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/2286/aquafeed-processing-technology-and-equipment
Mon, 20 Mar 2017 02:42:44 +0000fishfeedmachine2286@/discussions/discussionsCompared with other animal feed, aquafeed has higher requirements in respect of feed nutrition and physical characteristics (including feed pellet shape, size, density, stability in water and so on), therefore, it is the appropriate feed processing technology and fish food making machines that plays a key role in producing healthy and nutrient aqua feed according to customers specific requirements. As the leading fish feed machines and production line manufacturer, Amisy can provide aquafeed processing equipment from raw material processing to finished feed bagging.]]>Mixer homogeneity testhttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/2278/mixer-homogeneity-test
Fri, 27 Jan 2017 04:54:19 +0000praveenchand2278@/discussions/discussions I would like to test double peddle mixer homogeneity in shrimp feed industry to ensure all ingredients are mixed properly in order to give homogenise mash.Please some one help me how can i do particular test?i tried with known salt concentration before which did not give me satisfactory results.Then i tried to start with magnetic powder testing but i am not clear which type of magnetic powder to be used in this particular industryplease advisethank you all ]]>Pellet Die - Compression Ratio x Feed Ingredientshttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/2268/pellet-die-compression-ratio-x-feed-ingredients
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:25:26 +0000fcasagrande2268@/discussions/discussionsMy name is Fernando and I work in a Brazilian manufacturer of pellet dies and roller shells for pellet mills.

I'm studying the influence of changes in the compression ratio of pellet dies, in order to help my customers to determine the correct compression ratio that should be used considering the percentage of fat or fibers of the ingredients of the formulation to be pelletized.

For example, a case of feed for poultry. Basically, the compression ratio shall be 12:1. But:

Customer 1: uses a lot of fat in the formulation, ie, need a high compression ratio (higher than 12:1) to achieve a satisfactory PDI.

Customer 2: due the need to reduce costs, eliminates the fat from formulation making it more difficult to pelleting. Thus, it is necessary to reduce the compression ratio in order to has no problem with excessive compression, low production (ton/h) and to avoid clogging of holes of pellet die.

Then, I'd like to know if are there any software or spreadsheet or formula that I can select each ingredient of the feed and based on the percentage of fat or fiber and specific weight of each ingredient, I automatically have the compression rate?

If no, can anyone help me and teach me how to calculate the compression ratio based on the % fat and fibers of ingredients?

Looking forward to any help, I appreciate the attention.

Best RegardsFernando Casagrande]]>Why Feed Pellets Can improve Animal Performance?https://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/2224/why-feed-pellets-can-improve-animal-performance
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:15:32 +0000amisygroup2224@/discussions/discussionsanimal feed pelletsThe physical benefits include improved ease of handling, decreased feed wastage, reduced selective feeding, decreased ingredient segregation, easy to be digested and environment-friendly. More specifically speaking, compared with powder diet, feed pellets produced by feed pellet mill are uniformed in size and shape, so they are easy to be taken by animals; due to their high density, and it decreases the feed waste; pelleting prevents the segregation of ingredients in a mixing, handling or feeding process, so animals can take in all the nutritions contained in the feed; during the pelleting process, the heat generated in conditioning and pelleting make the feedstuffs more digestible by breaking down the starches. Feed pellets do not contain dust, so they have less pollution to the air and keep the farm environment clean and fresh. All these are good for the growth of livestock.

Here let's take feed conversion as an example. All animals, on the average, consumed the same amount of feed, yet the pellet fed pigs gained a quarter of a pound per day more weight than did the mash fed animals. Since the pellet fed hogs gained more while eating the same amount, it is evident that pelleting causes the feed to be utilized more efficiently by these animals.feed pelletsThe nutritional benefits relate to the pelleting process. When the feed pellets are squeezed out from the ring die in pelleting chamber of the feed pellet mill, there is liquid spraying system used to spraying nutritional ingredients such as fat, amino acid, vitamins, molasses, trace minerals, medicated feed additives and other liquids on the feed pellets, and this pelleting keep feed pellets nutritious.

The safety benefits. The pelleting process adopts high temperature steam to temper feedstuffs, and it can kill salmonella in feedstuffs. Thus it contributes to the destruction of pathogenic organisms.

Generally speaking, feeding pelleted feed improves animal performance and feed conversion compared with feeding a traditional meal form of a diet. The improvements in performance have been attributed to the following aspects: (a)decreased feed wastage (b) reduced selective feeding (c) decreased ingredient segregation (d) less time and energy expended for prehension (e) destruction of pathogenic organisms, (f) thermal modification of starch and protein, (g) improved palatability.

1. When the feed pellet mill need a normal stop, one should stop the screw feeder first and then stop the mixer; check through the inspection door of the conveyor whether the product is exhausted. Before stopping the pellet mill, feed the mill manually for some minutes with an oily product. In this way the holes of the die filled with an elastic product which can be easily removed and by which it is possible to start again next time when the die will be used again. Do not force opening the door before the pellet mill has come to a complete stop.

2. When the stop occurs suddenly due to power failure. According to the power failure situation, what you should do is different. If there is not electric power you must remove the hexagonal cap on the top of the door catch using a rod, push down the pin of the safety piston so as to free the catch and open the door. Then replace the cap on the hole in the catch. At last remove from the die all material not yet compressed. If the interruption is short and the die has no time to cool, close the main door and start the pellet mill pouring in the material. If the interruption is so long that the temperature of the die drops slowly to the room temperature, it might be possible to be obliged to remove the die to clean the holes.

3. When there is too much feeding of product or a foreign matter between the die and the rollers and it will create an overload, this situation will lead to the shear pin breaking. Due to the prompt operation of the circuit breaker, the feed pellet mill will stop. Under this circumstance, one should remove the reason of the overload in case of excess of feed. Wait until the pellet mill stops before open the main door, then remove the foreign matter, if any, and clean the pelleting parts; finally make sure that neither the die nor the rolls have been damaged. Replace the pieces damaged, if any. Take again the driving group to the correct position. Replace the shear pin. Check the correct operation of the circuit breaker of the shear pin housing.]]>What are the notes on the installation of feed pellet mill?https://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/2202/what-are-the-notes-on-the-installation-of-feed-pellet-mill
Thu, 12 Dec 2013 02:17:05 +0000amisygroup2202@/discussions/discussionsWhat is the difference between extruder machine and pelleting machine in floating fish feed mill?https://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1897/what-is-the-difference-between-extruder-machine-and-pelleting-machine-in-floating-fish-feed-mill
Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:20:46 +0000saifur1897@/discussions/discussionsDistance between die and rolls in pellet millshttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1846/distance-between-die-and-rolls-in-pellet-mills
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:58:50 +0000meisam1846@/discussions/discussions]]>pinnacle sizes for roll shellshttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1632/pinnacle-sizes-for-roll-shells
Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:55:48 +0000wym560111632@/discussions/discussionsPellet mill questionhttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1896/pellet-mill-question
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:21:05 +0000feedmillstudent1896@/discussions/discussionsI was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between pellet production in a pellet mill with a flat die and a ring die.

Thanks!]]>Mix-Mill Farm Feed Factory self contained hammermillhttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1890/mix-mill-farm-feed-factory-self-contained-hammermill
Sat, 11 May 2013 23:54:13 +0000dmiller1890@/discussions/discussionsIt is about 12 feet square and about 30 feet tall. Has 4 overhead bins that all feed into a centrally located hammermill (electric motor)and then has bottom output auger that feeds to a vertical auger and overhead distributor back to the tanks of to a load out auger.

Says "Farm Feed Factory" at the top of the bins over the entry door. Has the company name Mix-Mill from Bluffton Indiana all over it. I'm looking for instructions/manual on how to use it. The mix-mill company has a website (appears to have been bought out by AT Ferrel). Anyone know what model this might be so I can try to find a manual? I'll try to call them on Monday.

Ran a grain elevator in college, but not a feed grinder. Getting the augers working and feeding the overhead bins into the grinder is fairly obvious, turning the mill on is obvious (Turns right on) Not sure what the knobs are that appear to be a timer, Not sure how you control the weight/mixing proportions. ]]>Shrimp feed and other feedshttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/7/shrimp-feed-and-other-feeds
Sun, 15 Jan 2006 22:02:03 +0000Howard Seeley7@/discussions/discussionsHammer or roller mill and dry Vs wet millinghttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/84/hammer-or-roller-mill-and-dry-vs-wet-milling
Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:31:45 +0000vishaldeshmukh84@/discussions/discussions
I work in a company which works out projects in ethanol distilleries and brewries.
Our main raw material in European region is wheat and corn.
So i want to know which mill will be preferable in terms of initial cost and operationgcost (i,e. power consumption, manpower).
Also i want to compare which method is good dry miling or wet milling in the similar aspects as mentioned above.
One of typical application is -

Or the winding connection error starter unusual sound operation
1 is a motor structure: shell breakage; between the shaft and the bearing is too loose; given rotor rubs; stator core loose; bearing damage or lubricants dry
2 belongs to the winding aspects: the stator winding partial short circuit;

The winding connection error after starting to overheat or smoke:
Reasons: 1 belongs to the external power coaxial rotary joints supply voltage is too low, or the three-phase voltage difference is too large; missing running; motor overload; ambient temperature 2
Motor internal fault: stator winding short circuit; stator and rotor rub; wound rotor winding disconnect; wound rotor motor brush pressure is too great,
Or brush and collector ring does not fit, etc.
A single-phase line fever, a wire connection the bad b single phase line serious leakage or cores bare drain contact with the building structure
2 two-phase line fever: a two-phase line b serious leakage or short circuit may be motor one phase without electricity caused a biphasic running the current sharp increase in 3 three-phase line heating a wire too small current is too b motor load is too large]]>Starting Pet-Feed Manufacturehttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/44/starting-pet-feed-manufacture
Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:06:16 +0000Emaxalot44@/discussions/discussions
We are looking at investing in a medium size setup scalable to a large output setup. our market is ready for this investment and we would seriously consider strategic partnership with experienced manufacturers.

Anyone interested in the Botswana and regional market and a good solid partner for this project please contact the undersigned.

Regards
K. Mere]]>Floating Pellet Extruderhttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1611/floating-pellet-extruder
Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:31:17 +0000Thaifarmer1611@/discussions/discussions
I need to know if anyone has contacts in Thailand were I can buy a extruder for making floating fish feed. My persent needs are for 220 kilos a day personnel use and 130 kilos for outside demand. I understand that this is a small project but expandsion could be in the future.]]>Cost of Pelleting Linehttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/129/cost-of-pelleting-line
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:01:07 +0000Erwin129@/discussions/discussionsNew investment costhttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1606/new-investment-cost
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:25:02 +0000winandriansyah1606@/discussions/discussions
does anyone know the latest aquisition price of used feedmill ?

rgds]]>What is the difference between star and delta connection forhttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1658/what-is-the-difference-between-star-and-delta-connection-for
Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:00:51 +0000Edelmira1658@/discussions/discussionsring slip motor?Revolving joints motors have stator with star connection and star or delta connection in rotor, and the resistance starter in star connection? waht is the difference?
I know that if I connect star Iline= I phase, but when I connect delta I line= 1.7 I phase, so why I connect delta for rotor, and for carbon brushes and resistance starter, what is the difference, if the rotor connected delta or star? through bore slip rings]]>about mixerhttps://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1629/about-mixer
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:50:57 +0000vinaymankoo1629@/discussions/discussions
we are the manufactres of csttle feed machinery in india, we have manufactres alot of mixer machine in india like vertical mixer mixer& horizerntel mixer can youn tell us which is the best mixer for mixing cattle or poultry feed]]>Do you Know Vibrating Feeder?https://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/1613/do-you-know-vibrating-feeder
Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:19:09 +0000zoneding1613@/discussions/discussions(zoneding machine)Vibrating Feeder is mainly used to feed materials evenly and continuously into belt conveyor, bucket elevator, screening and crushing equipment before primary crusher, also used for screening fine materials to increase the processing capacity of crusher. The feeding amount can be adjusted flexibly to achieve centralized control and automatic control in the production process.
Features
1. Stable vibration, reliable operation, low energy consumption and low noise.
2. The fence distance can be adjusted, special design of fence can prevent material blocking.
3. Adjustable speed motor applies matched motor to control feeding capacity easily and avoid frequent motor re-start.]]>Steam or Not?https://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/26/steam-or-not
Sat, 04 Mar 2006 16:10:26 +0000mike26@/discussions/discussions
Looking at around 1t/h production capacity, i am stuck whether i should go for the pellet mills with steam or the ones without steams.

Anyone able to outlsy the benefits or negatives of each.

Mike]]>pellet production software.https://www.feedmachinery.com/discussions/discussion/126/pellet-production-software
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:42:39 +0000indochina126@/discussions/discussions
i already search to internet but unfortunately i did not find it...